DRG's post above also brings up the issue of local governments blocking the way of "progress". I know a lot of small towns in Australia who blindly oppose any sort of new developments because they want to retain that small town identity. Little do they know they're often sounding the death knell for their community.

DRG's post above also brings up the issue of local governments blocking the way of "progress". I know a lot of small towns in Australia who blindly oppose any sort of new developments because they want to retain that small town identity. Little do they know they're often sounding the death knell for their community.

I really don't know what Australians call what we call interstates here. I can't put that into subtext. Think of it like the Autobahn, with speed limits.

It's not really about right or wrong, but yes it's fun and educational to explore these things. It's more about, well what about this?

I couldn't agree more. The only way to true education is to actually take time to discuss things openly. That's how we learn is by picking up on people's experiences and then taking the time to research the facts on our own... Sadly, most these days don't take time to research, but would rather take anyone's dribble as being factually based in all situations.

Originally Posted by KJ PUNK

At least you aren't living where I am. My whole section of my state serves to connect Memphis with Birmingham.

Although I do live 15 minutes away from Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis.

Elvis is awesome. But I completely understand the situation. My town is used to serve as a way to connect the state of Texas. Everything going to California from I-20 usually passes through here since I-20 and I-10 merge about 100 miles away from my town. It was great when I was younger because any kind of "extra curricular remedies" always passed through my town at discounted prices before hitting the major markets of Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or El Paso.

Originally Posted by Amerinaine

Robstar is right, but it is kinda fun to talk about. Even if I'm completely wrong.

It's not a "completely wrong" situation, rather just a situation that hasn't been brought to your attention before. It's open communication like this that helps us learn. Taking someones opinion on a topic alone hinders the education process and promotes true simple minded perspective.